ERO

 

Today we had our staff meeting with our ERO team. This was to talk about what makes James Street a great school, what impacted do we as a staff have on our learners. It made you realize that our staff at James Street school are hard working and  care about our programmes and especially  tamariki.

Art Truck

Today my class was lucky enough to visit the Art Truck.  This had some amazing works of art. It was amazing to see the children using imagination and enjoying these pieces of work.They excited about the different pieces and how they were made.

Maori Language Week

This week we celebrated Maori Language Week.

Maori Language Week 2015Term 3, Week 2, 27-31 JulyCelebration Expectations and EventsTheme: Whangaihia Nga Matua—Helping Parents to pass on Te Reo Maori to their tamariki.

In Kauri we choose to make a board game which took all week. We learnt our body parts and then drew a person. This was lots of fun and on Friday we played them with our buddies. We took them home to share with our Whanau.

At Risk and IEP"S .

It's that time again, writing At Risks IEP's and making OTJ's.  Using data collected from children s books, running records, alphabet knowledge etc the list goes on. 

TIPS for Autism

This was a very intense 3 day work shop. I learnt a lot of tips and ways children think. It was great to spend time with the child's parents and get to know them better. We are all wanting the very best for our children.
We covered these headings:
Day one:
*What is ASD?
*Changes to the diagnostic criteria
*Walking in their shoes
*Links to the  NZ curriculum
*Visual supports
*Team activities
* Social  communication
*How do we teach play?
*Play strategies

Day two:
*What is  communication?
*Expressive communication
*Receptive communication
*Communications strategies
*Thinking introduction
*Thinking strategies
*ASD and special  interests
*Individual  activity :special interests
*Special interests kits and demonstration

Day three:
*What is behavior?
*Preventative  strategies
*Emotional  regulation
*Positive  behaviour supports
*Functional behavior assessment
*Planning and develop a long term plan

This was a rewarding and very full 3 days. By the end we developed a IEP for our child that was whanau built with professional input too.

I came  back with a great understanding of how ASD children think and a better understanding of what life is like for them. We all think   communicating is easy but this course make you stop and think about the things we say. Sometimes simple instructions are not so simple.
If you ever get a chance to do this course DO IT !!!!!!

Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga - Staff Workshop Week 3

                                                 

Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga - Staff Workshop Week 3

On Tuesday 5 May I Kiri took  staff workshop to refresher.The focus was to revisit the three main second language acquisition methodologies that we use to teach Te Reo Maori kupu and kiwaha.

We revisited the IRDPX and iPpit methodologies.  We revisited the Sandwich methodology which we use mainly for kiwaha/phrase teaching.  We also reconnected the 11 Principles of Instructed Second Language Acquisition (Ellis Erlam Sakui 2) with these methodologies.
We also discussed the Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga committees plan for our Matariki Celebration in Week 9 and gave the staff a 'heads up' in regards to Maori Language Week in week 2 of Term 3.

Te Reo Term 2

Today we reviewed the second language acquisitions and methodologies.  We revisited the Sandwich methodology which we use mainly for kiwaha/phrase teaching.  We also reconnected the 11 Principles of Instructed Second Language Acquisition (Ellis Erlam Sakui 2) with these methodologies.

• IRPDX
• Sandwich 
• iPpit

#Inside the classroom

The Revised e-asTTle writing tool

The revised e-asTTle writing tool.
This looks very interesting and well thought out. Will be interesting to do with my class next term. Although the manual and video sounds and looks complicated this will be intersesting.

House of Science.

                        House of Science 

We had a very fun staff meeting today learning about a new resource for science. This was hands on experiencing what our children will be creating with these wonderful science kits. These will be available from Reap to order. James Street School is extremely lucky again to get these for free this term. We solved crimes, mixed powders and told stories using stuff. Thanks to Mr and Mrs Maple and Reap. 

     

Nice one !

Made with a tea bag!

For our teacher only day we had a session on ways to communicate and having an active listener. We learnt how to let things go. Don't sweat the small stuff !!!!  She was energetic and motivating.

Te Reo Maori Review.

Te Reo maori achievement strategy Is what we reviewed today. Clarified headings such as .....

Hauora -student well being -engaged in learning, confidence, whanau,

Whakapapa, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Kotahitanga,

Ako- to see what we can learn from our parents

My goal is to use new Te Reo in the class not stick to the ones I know !!!

At risk with Anna.

Today we reviewed requirements of the at risk register based on National Standards. We analysed our data for writing, reading and maths. It was helpful as it made you think of smart goals. Its good to share ideas with other staff. 
Know the learner
What are my next steps?
What support will I need ?
Smart ,measurable , attainable , relevant  and timely.

Inquiry Maths

Today we looked at our children for maths. We reflected on children who where  above , at and below. We looked at the national standards to ensure we where correct in our thoughts and professional judgement. We chose some smart goals 

These where the questions we reflected on to make our inquiry worth while.
Then Roz posed some thought provoking questions.

How am I going to ensure I continue to work above the NS ?

What actions are you taking for me so I continue to meet the NS or accelerate above the NS?

What actions are you taking so I begin to taste success in my maths group ?
I think that I can ensure the children continue to work above the national stands by keeping my self up to date with new ideas and resources. To ensure I pose meaningful, challenging questions that continue to extend children s thinking.
I will  provide daily practice that makes you think. I will try to keep you engaged by using different equipment such as e-learning tools and  practice games.
When working in a group you will begin to  taste success because you will feel that your answers are valued and you will have time to process your thinking. You will have to share your ideas and you will be able to teach your peers your new learning.

I may not have said it all correctly... but it doesn't matter what level you are working at as long as you feel safe and your contributions are valued you will have success. 

ELPF - Bel and E learning with Mary Jamieson

March 2013

Initial discussion around online tool and time set aside for the staff meeting. I am to lead staff meeting with an introduction to BeL and E Learning Planning Framework exercise for the afternoon.

Link to Enabling elearning Enabling eLearning website

Link to videos Enabling eLearning video gallery

Link to Beginners Guide to Portfolios resource A Beginner's Guide to EPortfolios

So much to learn but very exciting!